Articles from Association of Asian American Investment Managers
A new study released by the Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) revealed that funds owned by Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) consistently outperform their non-AAPI peers – but remain underrepresented in capital and headcount. This is the fifth consecutive study from AAAIM and Bella Private Markets (BPM) exploring AAPI manager trends.
By Association of Asian American Investment Managers · Via Business Wire · September 22, 2026

The Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) today released a study of AAPI-owned funds with a spotlight on assets under management (AUM) and performance. The study found substantial AAPI underrepresentation at the ownership level – only 2.4% of firms, 1.8% of funds, and .3% of AUM in the US are AAPI-owned. When looking at AAPI women in particular, .01% of US AUM is managed by AAPI women.
By Association of Asian American Investment Managers · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2023

A new study released by the Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) analyzes AAPI career attrition and female representation in asset management.
By Association of Asian American Investment Managers · Via Business Wire · May 9, 2023

According to a new study published by the Association of Asian American Investment Managers (AAAIM) and co-authored by Backstop Solutions, more than 80% of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women say the bamboo ceiling effect is real. Additionally, 65% of AAPI women disagree that opportunities for advancement are equitable regardless of race or gender. This new report aims to reveal the unique challenges faced by AAPI women who struggle to break through the ‘bamboo glass ceiling.’
By Association of Asian American Investment Managers · Via Business Wire · September 27, 2022